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What Is a Cataract? These Are the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Cataracts

Think you may have a cataract? There's plenty you can do. From causes to symptoms to treatments, here's what you need to know about this common eye condition, which is caused by a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye.
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6 Things That Could Happen to Your Eyes if You Stare at a Screen All Day

Eye experts reveal what happens when you stare at a screen all day, including digital...
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Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Here’s What Eye Doctors Say

Eye specialists discuss whether blue light glasses can help alleviate conditions tied to screen use,...
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I Wore Blue Light Glasses for a Week—Here’s What Happened

This is what happened when one woman wore blue light glasses for a week to...
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12 Signs You Need to Visit an Eye Doctor

If you have vision or eye problems, it's a good idea to see an eye...
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9 Things Eye Experts Won’t Tell You About Glasses

This insider intel will help you find the frames and lenses you want and will...
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14 Possible Causes of Blurry Vision

Blurry vision is one of the most common eye symptoms. Learn what conditions—big and small—could...
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7 Signs You Need New Glasses (That Have Nothing to Do with Blurry Vision)

An ophthalmologist reveals the eye symptoms, including achy eyes, headaches, and feeling nauseous, that suggest...
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11 Signs Your Eyes Could Be in Danger

Some eye symptoms indicate minor conditions. Others could be signs of real trouble.

8 Things Your Eye Boogers Can Reveal About Your Health

A little discharge or crust around your eyes is normal, but a change in color,...
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How to Get Rid of a Stye—the Right Way

You can usually treat these pesky and painful eyelid spots at home—but make sure you...

Wait, There’s No Such Thing as Blue Eyes?

The blue color in eyes actually has nothing to do with their pigment. A surprising...

7 Pink Eye Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a very common—and sometimes contagious—eye inflammation. These are...

Sleeping with Contacts: How Bad Is It?

We've all done it out of sheer exhaustion, forgetfulness, or necessity, but is sleeping with...

7 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Glasses

What to know to treat sunglasses and eyeglasses with TLC.

If You’re Seeing Eye Floaters or Flashes, Here’s What to Do About Them

Eye floaters are annoying spots that sometimes drift across your field of vision. Here's what...

If You See This In One of Your Child’s Photos, It Could Be a Sign of Cancer

This little-known symptom takes just a second to look for.
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6 Surprising Diseases That Eye Doctors Find First

Your eyes are a window to the soul—and your general health. Here are conditions that...
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7 Things That Could Happen If You Keep Rubbing Your Eyes

Rubbing your eyes may provide temporary relief, but the practice may also cause eye disease,...